Rose L. Mangusi Crossley, 95, passed away May 10, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Crossley. Rose was born in New Haven and later moved to Frost Drive in North Haven. Previously she was a resident of Benchmark Senior Living in Hamden and Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Curcio) Mangusi and was preceded by 5 brothers Alphonse, John, Andrew, Pasquale, and Ralph and two sisters Jenny Fiore and Anna Piscitelli. She is the sister-in-law of Curt Burwell, Grace (Don) LaBanca, and Daisy Mangusi. She was the loving mother of Katherine (Bobbie) Johnson of Branford, Nancy (Jim) DeLucia of North Haven, and Janet (Michael) Pocius of Wallingford. She is also the loving grandmother of Bryan (Mary) Johnson, Jeff (Robyn) Johnson, Michael (Heather) DeLucia, James DeLucia Jr., Jenna (Jason) Evans, And Lauren Pocius. She is the great grandmother of Evan, Andrew & Nicholas Johnson, Alice & William DeLucia, and Nathan Johnson. Rose was an avid New York Yankees fan and women’s UConn basketball fan. She was a talented artist who produced many beautiful pictures and sketches throughout her years. Her true love was her family. Rose was an aide for the former Montowese convalescent home for many years. She also worked for Chloride Systems of North Haven, as well for North Haven High School as a cafeteria worker. Rose’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to those who lovingly cared for her over the years at Benchmark & Masonicare, and they owe a debt of gratitude to the staff of St. Raphael’s Hospice program for their loving and respectful care of her and her family.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning, May 17th at 11:30. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 12 Noon. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or the Closer to Free Fund, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center., P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
Our truest condolences.
Rose was a smiling person we had the privilege to meet.
Nancy, Jimmy, Michael, Jimmy jr, and family, we are very sorry for your loss.
From Israel, our hearts are with you at this moment.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know you were a loving, caring, wonderful daughter to your mom and I’m sure she loved you very much. God bless her and welcome her into His kingdom. Love you honey xoxoxo
To all the Crossley girls and there family’s,. We send our deepest sympathires and prayers.May God Bless You All. You will always be in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Love Cousin Ann and Husband Mike.
Dear Aunt Rosie;
You may have passed onto another life…But you and your spirit will live on in the hearts and minds, of your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many friends.
As for us, Barb and I will forever have your name in our hearts, and on our lips…
And Always Remember
“Our Aunt Rosie” Love Ya.
Dear Kathy & Bob;
I just learned of the passing of your Mom & wanted to extend my deepest empathy.
It is so incredible that just last week we were talking about your Mom at lunch @ BYC.
My dad lived to the exact same age. Those old Italians were tough.
My love & prayers go out to you guys.
Your mom is where she needs to be with no pain or suffering & all warm love in the arms of God.
God Bless,
Chuck
To the Crossley family,
Our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. We will always remember “Grandma Rose” from next door who would always have lollipops for my kids or help to rally them back home as she would see them riding their bikes down the street unattended, especially Tommy. We frequently speak of your mom in a very fond way, as she was an amazing, wonderful next door neighbor to us as young newlyweds and then with our two young children whom I believe she loved almost as much as her own grandkids…. but not quite of course !!! I know Lindsey would always love to go over to visit with her and see all her trinkets she had in her home. Thank you for sharing your special mom with us, she was truly one of a kind and very special lady. We will never forget her.
Most sincerely with affection,
Tom and Sherri Mahon and Family
Dear Kathy & Bob;
Please accept my heart felt empathies for your mom.
It was only a week ago we were talking about her at lunch @ BYC.
With many prayers & loving concern,
CHUCK BOVE
It is with heartfelt sympathy to hear your mother, our aunt rose has passed away. May your families have memories that were made together with your mother always live on in your thoughts and in your hearts . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May god see you through this difficult time with faith, peace and love for a mother and an aunt that will truly be missed.
Cousin Barbara Ann & family